The Middlebury Ski & Snowboard Club is intended to serve recreational and competitive athletes that are currently intermediate to advanced snowboarders 7 to 17 years of age (see prerequisites below), with six-year-old athletes invited to register and try out. Athletes should be motivated to develop strong technical all mountain snowboarding skills that will help them become better riders and to have fun. This program will focus on developing all-mountain riding skills and introduction of race gates to develop edge control and perhaps spark some interest in SL, GS or boardercross racing.

Prerequisites for participation in the MSSC Snowboard Program include:

• Athletes should be of intermediate to advanced skill level.
• The ability to ride expert terrain independently and without hesitation (at the Snowbowl this would include the Allen, Ross, and Cameron).
• Athletes should be able to: One-foot kick/glide (such as in lift-line), slide slip on both toe and heal edges, ride on flat surfaces, traverse across a slope on one edge.
• Athletes must be able to ride the lift on their own without assistance AND be able to lower the safety bar independently.
• Athletes must be able to act independently and behave appropriately during lunch and inside breaks.
  Athletes must be able to manage their own equipment and clothing needs. (Coaches are available to help, but athletes must be self-advocates).

2024/2025 Program Fees: $450

Program Dates: 

(tentative) Athlete Evaluation Day - Saturday, December 21 9am-12pm

Saturdays between January 1-March 22 from 9:00am-2:30pm.

Licenses:

The following membership is required:

• US Ski and Snowboard (USSS) general membership

Registration Open: October 14-December 1 (or when enrollment limit of 12 is reached)

Other Requirements:

• Equipment: Please note that all snowboarders need a board, bindings, boots, and a helmet to participate.
• Middlebury Snowbowl Season Pass
• Volunteer Requirement: All MSSC families are required to volunteer for one (1) volunteer workday during the season per club athlete (e.g., race days, club events, etc.). This family involvement helps create a strong club community and helps to keep our program fees low. If you are unable or unwilling to volunteer, you may opt out of the volunteer commitment for a $50 fee. If weekend volunteering or the opt-out charge is a hardship for your family, please speak with us about other ways to help the club throughout the season. Check out the list of volunteer positions and associated requirements here: Volunteering.

Family Handbook:

Review all club policies and procedures in the new family handbook (coming soon!).